toss-up

noun

ˈtȯs-ˌəp How to pronounce toss-up (audio)
ˈtäs-
1
: something that offers no clear basis for choice
2
3
: an even chance

Examples of toss-up in a Sentence

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The Cook Political Report currently rates Georgia as a toss-up for 2026. Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025 The toss-up district, which includes Summit County and parts of Stark and Portage counties, is highly competitive. Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 17 July 2025 The 8th District is considered a competitive toss-up seat in the upcoming election. Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 14 July 2025 This triple threat match, which should headline WWE Evolution II, is a total toss-up, with a case to be made for Bayley, Becky Lynch or Lyra Valkyria to walk out of Atlanta as Women’s Intercontinental Champion. Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for toss-up

Word History

First Known Use

1812, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of toss-up was in 1812

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“Toss-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toss-up. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

toss-up

noun
-ˌəp
: something that offers no clear choice
it's a toss-up who will win

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